Joseph Cassara’s debut novel, The House of Impossible
Beauties, ﬁnds its inspiration in the lives and music featured
in the Paris is Burning documentary. The 1990 ﬁlm is a
vibrant examination of Harlem’s ball culture. A graduate of the
Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Joseph recontextualizes the real life
performers...

This episode is a repeat of my 100th show from October 2016
featuring my most-downloaded interview with Carlos Dengler. In
another lifetime, Carlos D was the slick-haired, style- conscious,
all-black wearing bassist of the band Interpol. Since leaving the
"post-punk revivalists" group in 2010, he's returned to the...

About the Podcast

Talk Music Talk is a weekly interview podcast hosted by singer-songwriter/author, boice-Terrel Allen. It features long-form discussions with singers, songwriters, authors, producers and others who are connected to music of all genres. Talk Music Talk isn't only about people who make music or write about music, it also gives voice to the behind-the-scenes players. Tune in every week to discover people whose lives range from music therapy and meditation to teaching and performing.